Vermont joins lawsuit over Trump ‘energy emergency’ order

A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order declaring

Rideshare shortages strand some Burlington flyers

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Travelers out of Burlington International Airport are running into rideshare delays. Travelers say they’ve sometimes had to wait over an hour, or their ride never shows up. Just after midnight, Jay Williams

Lampricide use resumes for the season

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Wildlife officials target invasive species in Lake Champlain on Tuesday. It’s in an effort to control sea lamprey. New York and Vermont fish and wildlife officials will add lampricide to the Boquet River

Driver rescued after car goes into pond

HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – Emergency crews saved a driver after their car went off the road and into a pond. Around 10 Monday morning, Hinesburgh and Huntington fire departments responded to reports of a car in a

Leaders take aim at bill cutting SNAP benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCAX) – Leaders from our region are trying to stop a tax bill taking aim at food assistance. Senator Peter Welch says the latest tax bill proposed by republicans in Congress would kick millions off